| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 586 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Treatise on geochemistry ; vol. 2 |
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Treatise on geochemistry ; vol. 2.
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| Contents |
Cosmochemical estimates of mantle composition / H. Palme and Hugh St. C. O'Neill -- Seismological constraints upon mantle composition / C.R. Bina -- Sampling mantle heterogeneity through Oceanic basalts / A.W. Hofmann -- Orogenic, ophiolitic, and abyssal peridotites / J.L. Bodinier and M. Godard -- Mantle samples included in volcanic rocks / D.G. Pearson, D. Canil and S.B. Shirey -- Noble gases as mantle tracers / D.R. Hilton and d. Porcelli -- Mantle volatiles, distribution and consequences / R.W. Luth -- Melt extraction and compositional variability in mantle lithosphere / M.J. Walter -- Trace element partitioning under crustal and uppermost mantle conditions / B.J. Wood and J.D. Blundy -- Partition coefficients at high pressure and temperature / K. Righter and M.J. Drake -- Subduction zone processes and implications for changing composition of the upper and lower mantle / J.D. Morris and J.G. Ryan -- Convective mixing in the earth's mantle / P.E. Van Keken, C.J. Ballentine and E.H. Hauri -- Compositional evolution of the mantle / V.C. Bennett -- Experimental constraints on core composition / J. Li and Y. Fei -- Compositional model for the earth's core / W.F. McDonough |
| Summary |
Though largely inaccessible, the geochemistry of Earth's mantle and core can be examined through a wide variety of approaches. Volume 2 focuses first on "remote" sensing using evidence from cosmochemical, seismic, petrologic and geochemical approaches. Mantle composition is then examined in detail through descriptions of mantle samples brought to Earth's surface through tectonic, volcanic, and volatile-outgassing processes. The volume concludes with examination of processes that modify the composition of the mantle and core including an early magma ocean, partial melting, element partitioning between minerals and melts, and physical mixing caused by plate subduction, mantle convection and mass exchange between mantle and core. Reprinted individual volume from the acclaimed Treatise on Geochemistry, (10 Volume Set, ISBN 0-08-043751-6, published in 2003)* Comprehensive and authoritative scope and focus * Reviews from renowned scientists across a range of subjects, providing both overviews and new data, supplemented by extensive bibliographies * Extensive illustrations and examples from the field |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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GSIS Mary B. Ansari Best Reference Work Award, 2004 |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Geochemistry.
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geochemistry.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geology.
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Planets -- Core
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Planets -- Mantles
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Geochemistry
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Earth (Planet) -- Core.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040429
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Earth (Planet) -- Mantle.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040438
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| Subject |
Earth (Planet)
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| Genre/Form |
dissertations.
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Academic theses
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Carlson, R. W. (Richard W.), 1954-
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| ISBN |
9780080549019 |
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0080549012 |
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1281118753 |
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9781281118752 |
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9786611118754 |
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6611118756 |
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